Probably worn by
William Rogers Taylor
(1811 – 1889)
Epaulets
1862-1873
Place madeUnited States, North America
Textile, metal
each: 3 3/4 x 7 x 6 in. ( 9.5 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm )
INV.8365ab
These epaulets were probably worn by William Rogers Taylor (1811-1889), who began his career in the Navy in 1828. After service in the Mexican-American War, Taylor did ordnance work in Washington. Promoted to captain in 1862, he commanded blockade vessels off Charleston, South Carolina, and was captain of the U.S.S. Juniata in the first attack on Fort Fisher, in December of 1864. He was promoted to rear admiral in 1871 and retired in 1873.
DescriptionPair of naval officer's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with pointed tab with gilded metal button embossed with an eagle atop an anchor; two layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 3/8 inches in length and 3/8 inch in diameter; fringe end of strap trimmed with crescent-shaped border of gold bullion; cloth ties for fastening.ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
